Real Madrid: Player ratings from a 2-3 loss against Shakhtar Donetsk

Forwards

Marco Asensio – 5.5/10

Asensio did better than his fellow attackers but still a lot less than what we know he is capable of doing. He had one thunderous shot from outside the box that forced Trubin into a save. He completed two dribbles

Luka Jovic – 4/10

Jovic got a rare start ahead of Karim Benzema, and it was a one to forget. He did not get involved much and failed to take an opportunity to score from a Marcelo cross with a missed header.

Rodrygo – 3/10

Rodrygo was ineffective in the 45 minutes he was on the pitch. He had only 23 touches. He got taken off at halftime.

Substitutes

Karim Benzema – 4.5/10

Benzema replaced Rodrgyo at halftime, but he did not fare any better. He had only one shot that went off target. He also completed only 23 touches.

Vinicius Junior – 7.5/10

Vinicius came in for Jovic in the 58th minute and made an immediate impact. He picked Marlos’s pocket and scored Real Madrid’s second goal giving them hope of a comeback. The Brazillian winger completed three dribbles and looked threatening in the final third.

Toni Kroos – 5/10

Toni Kroos replaced Modric in the 69th minute to provide fresh legs in search of the equalizer. He was not able to turn to tide in Real Madrid’s favor.